COSTA RICA DISCOVERY TOUR. February 24th to March 3rd, DAYS / 7 NIGHTS. (Dates of travel to be confirmed upon flight booking)

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1 COSTA RICA DISCOVERY TOUR February 24th to March 3rd, DAYS / 7 NIGHTS (Dates of travel to be confirmed upon flight booking)

2 DAY 1: USA / COSTA RICA (Saturday) Fly to Costa Rica. Bienvenidos a Costa Rica! Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your local Forum Tour Manager who will remain with your group for the duration of your tour. Transfer by private motor coach to Alajuela, a small village 18 miles northwest of San José. Check in at your hotel Rancho Lodge (or similar) followed by a welcome fruit cocktail and dinner. DAY 2: SAN JOSÉ (Sunday) After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, head to San Jose for a guided city tour. See some of the most popular attractions such as the Plaza de la Cultura (the Main Square & focal point) and Plaza de Democracia (the famous flea market) practice your Spanish by bargaining with the local vendors. Learn to cook like a local - partake in a cooking class in La Guácima and discover diverse local ingredients and delicious traditional dishes. Enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation at El Rancho Lodge (or similar). DAY 3: SAN JOSÉ/ POAS VOLCANO (Monday) This morning, visit a public school and connect with local students as you learn about their school day and daily life. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit a coffee plantation. Located along the fertile slopes of the Poás Volcano, Doka Estate has been growing and roasting award-winning coffee for three generations. This tour allows visitors to gain an intimate understanding of how coffee is grown, harvested, processed and produced. Dinner and overnight accommodation at El Rancho Lodge (or similar). DAY 4: SAN JOSÉ/ ARENAL Today, discover Costa Rica s largest network of naturally flowing thermal springs in Arenal s largest and most beautiful rain forest reserve. Tabacon is flanked by the beautiful Arenal Volcano at one end, and the Arenal Volcano National Park on the other. The road to the reserve literally takes you to the heart of the jungle, so expect the sounds and sights of nature to flood your senses. Enjoy a hot bath in Tabacon Hot Springs. A favorite of both locals and visitors alike, Los Laureles is the perfect place to relax in nature. Dinner and overnight accommodation at La Pradera Hotel (or similar). DAY 5: ZIP LINE TOUR / MONTEVERDE Breakfast at your hotel. This morning, fly across the rain forest canopy via one of the most exhilarating forms of jungle transportation: the zip line!

3 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer to Monteverde, famous for its incredible cloud forest. Dinner and overnight accommodations at Los Cipreses (or similar). DAY 6: VOLUNTEER SERVICE / JACO After breakfast, volunteer in Monteverde and learn what it s like to be an ecologist. You will spend the day as a tropical field ecologist, learning how to collect data on birds, flora and fauna; you will also visit a farm and help the local community. This afternoon, make a stop at the Tarcoles River Bridge, one of the most well-known rivers in the country. Dinner and night accommodation at Bejuco Hotel (or similar). DAY 7: MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK After breakfast at your hotel, head out to explore Costa Rica s most biologically diverse national park: Manuel Antonio National Park. Although it is Costa Rica s smallest national park, the breathtaking beauty and diversity of wildlife is unparalleled. Have a packed picnic lunch while taking a break from hiking at the park. Dinner and night accommodation at El Rancho Lodge or similar. DAY 8: DEPART After breakfast at your hotel, board your private motor coach and transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home! Hasta luego y buen viaje!

4 PRICE PER PERSON SHEET This is a privately operated tour - you will not be combined with another group! PRICE PER PERSON 13+ participants $2, to 12 participants $2,480 8 to 9 participants $2,575 PAYMENT SCHEDULE September 18th, 2017 $500 October 21st, 2017 $800 December 15th, 2017 Balance PRICE INCLUDES: Online payment options available Round trip airfare from Washington D.C. to San Jose Departure taxes and Airline fuel surcharges at $670 per person* Associated transportation costs while in Costa Rica Multiple occupancy (3/4 per room with private bath) in quality 3 star hotels 7 breakfasts / 6 Lunches / 7 Dinners (Includes one beverage and a vegetarian option) All cultural and aforementioned visits, activities, tours and admissions, as per itinerary Service of a dynamic, professional bilingual Forum Tour Manager with the group on tour Two chaperones travel for free regardless of the size of the group PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Meals not indicated in the daily program Tips are at your discretion these are standard guidelines - Forum Tour Manager: $3 per day, per person - Bus Drivers: $2 per day, per person ADULT AND ROOMING SUPPLEMENTS: Twin Room Guarantee Supplement $40 pp/night - Single Room Guarantee Supplement $80 pp/night Adult Activity Supplement $10 pp/day NOTES Forum By Prometour has purchased the Student Protection Plan from Travel Insured International on behalf of all participants. Cancel For Any Reason is an available option that must be purchased at the time of trip deposit. *CFAR is not available to residents of NY* * Airlines have the legal right to increase fuel surcharges to flight tickets after bookings have been made. In the event of an increase in airline taxes and/or fuel surcharges, Forum reserves the right to update prices accordingly. Date of quote: May 31, 2017 Prices are valid until: First payment deadline Your Forum Tour Consultant: Yorick Georges Forum Language Experience, Forum by Prometour and Forum are all used interchangeably. Forum Language Experience is a member company of Prometour Inc.

5 REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS Registering for this trip is as easy as going to The registration process will take you about min. During, you will be asked to: provide personal information, a valid passport number (don t worry if you do not have one yet, you will be able to continue without adding that information), and to choose a payment method and payment schedule. Make sure you have your passport with you (if you have one) and to have payment method ready at the time of registering for this trip. Per the insurance company terms and conditions, if you would like to upgrade to the Cancel For Any Reason Protection Plan, you must choose it at the time of registration, and the additional fee MUST be included with your first trip deposit. The total cost for this upgrade is $30.38 After registering and your payment has been received, you will receive an with a username and password to access your personal web account. Here, you will be able to make: future payments, modify your personal information and access documents related to your trip. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have on You can reach us Monday through Friday from 11AM to 7:30PM EST We look forward to having you join this wonderful travel experience! Customer Care 1281 University Avenue, Suite H, San Diego, CA Tel / ext Fax